Want to Live Longer? Brush your Teeth !
Do
you know that the healthy smile is directly related to your health
and longevity? Let's
see how!
1. Important role with Digestion
If this does not happen you will be left with weaker process of digestion and not having proper nutrients your body needs which can further affect your health and well being.Ah , of course it does! Good Teeth add to the aesthetic beauty of an individual by not only imparting good oral health but give one confidence to smile brightly and look visually appealing and healthy.
You all know that great health requires smooth digestion.The process of Digestion begins in your mouth called as 'Ingestion', in which The food is taken into mouth , it is then chewed ,masticated and While the food is being mechanically broken down, the enzymes in saliva begin to chemically process the food as well. This process requires almost all your teeth to work efficiently after which the food can be passed through the food pipe further.
Still
not convinced ?? You
may ask your grandpa how he is managing without teeth :P
2. Systemic health issues
There is also association between Long term gum infection and poorly controlled diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.
Some research suggests that people with gum infection are also at increased risk of heart attack,and stroke.
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3.Increases life expectancy
Research
shows that people who have all their teeth at age 74 have a greater
chance of reaching age 100. Those who have lost five teeth by age 65
are at higher risk of premature death.
4. Looks matter!
Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder !
This thing may not directly affect your health but of course it affects your confidence and social life affecting individual's mental health.
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now it is clear that strong set of teeth n healthy gums does help you to retain your
perfect health, provided you eating a cucumber and not that favorite
cheesy
pizza ! 😆
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